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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,299.73, 342,690.52 and 146,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,299.73, 342,690.52 and 146,292.58 is: 201,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,299.73 : 342,690.52 = 146,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,299.73/342,690.52 = 146,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,299.73x = 342,690.52 × 146,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,299.73x = 50,133,080,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,133,080,803.34/248,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,905.50

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